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bibliobrandie's review against another edition
1.0
Did not care for this one at all. None of the characters are likeable. Not one. There are so many characters, too many, and each gets their own points of view and it is confusing and does not move the story along. One of the main characters, Jett, is insufferable. He's spoiled (his dad is the richest man in the world *eye roll*) and so one dimensional. Actually, all the characters are one dimensional. It's like the author made a list of characters: a spoiled kid, a super hippy, a kid who is allergic to everything, and then didn't develop them any further. And when the alligators are introduced I was like good grief, this is too much. Not recommending it to anyone.
gies10's review against another edition
4.0
This was an enjoyable read. Thank you to @netgalley for the audiobook ARC of Unplugged.
When Jett Baranov, the son of a tech billionaire, is unwillingly sent to a wellness camp, he has no idea what awaits him. Jett is spoiled and entitled and has always been able to get whatever he wants. The Oasis wellness camp is everything Jett doesn’t like and he is resentful of being there. Eventually, Jett is able to connect with a few kids over Needles, their pet lizard (which is of course against the rules). Follow along while Jett and the crew uncover some Oasis secrets and form friendships along the way.
Jett was easy to not like at the beginning, but seeing him mature throughout the story was fun. There are a multitude of quirky summer camp characters whom Jett encounters during his stay at The Oasis and they often made me chuckle or smile as I thought back to those awkward summer camp days. I enjoyed the book, and as I istened, I kept thinking that my children would also enjoy this one.
When Jett Baranov, the son of a tech billionaire, is unwillingly sent to a wellness camp, he has no idea what awaits him. Jett is spoiled and entitled and has always been able to get whatever he wants. The Oasis wellness camp is everything Jett doesn’t like and he is resentful of being there. Eventually, Jett is able to connect with a few kids over Needles, their pet lizard (which is of course against the rules). Follow along while Jett and the crew uncover some Oasis secrets and form friendships along the way.
Jett was easy to not like at the beginning, but seeing him mature throughout the story was fun. There are a multitude of quirky summer camp characters whom Jett encounters during his stay at The Oasis and they often made me chuckle or smile as I thought back to those awkward summer camp days. I enjoyed the book, and as I istened, I kept thinking that my children would also enjoy this one.
sassenachrandall's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
bookmaster4's review
4.0
Cute middle school fiction. Interesting characters with a twisty plot. Not the most captivating and kind of outlandish but definitely fun.
jupiters_alien's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
informative
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
3.5
ericaohnoreads13's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
krowder's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
ameserole's review against another edition
4.0
I have received this ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Do you ever get so excited to read a book that is coming out next year? Yes, next year! I don't know about you but I really do get excited. It honestly doesn't even matter what kind of genre it is, I'm in. That being said, Unplugged was a pretty good book to dive into.
First off, that cover is just all kinds of adorable. Second, a retreat where people unplug and connect with other people - Gasp! I mean it sounds kind of fake since we are currently living through this pandemic. Yet, in this world there's no such thing as COVID-19. So, in a way, I was all for it because that just means more times for me and my books.. and less time for distractions and people.
Long story short, sign me up for some peace and quiet.
Besides that, the characters were okay. A bit predictable and cliché at times but I still enjoyed everything that was happening. I would've enjoyed a bit more personal growth but I can be satisfied with what was done.
Do you ever get so excited to read a book that is coming out next year? Yes, next year! I don't know about you but I really do get excited. It honestly doesn't even matter what kind of genre it is, I'm in. That being said, Unplugged was a pretty good book to dive into.
First off, that cover is just all kinds of adorable. Second, a retreat where people unplug and connect with other people - Gasp! I mean it sounds kind of fake since we are currently living through this pandemic. Yet, in this world there's no such thing as COVID-19. So, in a way, I was all for it because that just means more times for me and my books.. and less time for distractions and people.
Long story short, sign me up for some peace and quiet.
Besides that, the characters were okay. A bit predictable and cliché at times but I still enjoyed everything that was happening. I would've enjoyed a bit more personal growth but I can be satisfied with what was done.
thenextgenlibrarian's review against another edition
4.0
Adorable cover! I really disliked the audiobook’s narrator so I had to download the ARC from Netgalley. I enjoyed the premise of this book: rich kid needs to unplug to find out who he is and wants to be. I would have liked a bit more personal growth, but really enjoyed the idea behind it. I believe we all need to unplug more in our lives. It’s a good message for kids. Thanks Netgalley for an ARC. All opinions are my own.